Rasmus Hojlund “desperate” for dramatic twist, even while Napoli edges are getting closer – Man United News and Transfer News | The people person

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Manchester United Spits Rasmus Hojlund is said to be hoped for a surprising turn of events, despite taking out a loan movement to Napoli.

Napoli is getting closer to Napoli transfer

Hojlund has been frozen from the team since the beginning of the 2025/26 season, with the player omitted from both match days against Arsenal and Fulham.

It is assumed that Hojlund was told that he strives for this period for important minutes and could best be served by leaving for a new club.

This summer, United has made additions to their attacking department and signed Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko.

The three new signing sessions are expected to be regular starters, and with Joshua Zirkzee and Chido Obi also in the mix Hojlund could slide to the bottom of the pecking order.

Napoli seems to make the strongest progress to break Hojlund before the end of the window. The ruling Serie A champions are in conversation with United and there is optimism that a deal can be closed.

It is understanding that Hojlund is ready to join Napoli for an Intial Loan Deal, which can become permanent once certain conditions are met. These conditions are based on appearances and the performance of GLI Azzurri in the Champions League.

A report that related to the person of the peoples indicated that Hojlund has an agreement with the side of Antonio Conte. It seems that it is only a matter of time until the DANE seals a switch to the partenopei, but according to the Daily mailHe remains “desperate” to stay in United and to prove himself.

Hojlund “desperate” for transfer twist

Chris Wheeler reveals: “Rasmus Hojlund to Napoli is getting closer but has learned confidentially that the Denmark striker remains desperate to stay in United.”

“The preference of the 22-year-old is overwhelming to stay in United for a third season after he had moved from Atalanta in the summer of 2023 for £ 72 million.”

The report notes that the last match of Hojlund for United can come on Wednesday when Ruben Amorim and his players meet in the second round of the EFL Cup.

During his press conference, Amorim said that Hojlund is contrary to being part of the team.

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